Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) – Ascot

Ascot

17:00

Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap)

Date 2023-06-21

Distance 1m

Class Class 2

Going Good

Type Flat

Surface Turf

Age Band 3yo+

Prize £90,195

Winning Time 1m 39.48s (slow by 0.58s)

Result

Pos	Horse	SP	Btn
1st	Jimi Hendrix (IRE) Rossa Ryan · Ralph Beckett	22/1	Won
2nd	Sonny Liston (IRE) Ryan Moore · Ralph Beckett	25/1	2
3rd	Awaal (IRE) William Buick · Simon & Ed Crisford	15/2	2
4th	Aerion Power (IRE) Harry Davies · Sir Michael Stoute	40/1	0.3
5th	Bless Him (IRE) Jamie Spencer · David Simcock	40/1	0.3
6th	Ouzo (GB) Saffie Osborne · Jamie Osborne	33/1	.75
7th	Tempus (GB) Hollie Doyle · Archie Watson	16/1	0.3
8th	Positive (GB) Adam Kirby · Clive Cox	50/1	0.2
9th	Atrium (GB) Kieran Shoemark · Charlie Fellowes	22/1	1.5
10th	Perotto (GB) David Egan · Roger Varian	7/1F	0.2
11th	Revich (IRE) Jason Hart · Richard Spencer	80/1	0.3
12th	Dual Identity (IRE) Neil Callan · William Knight	40/1	1.25
13th	Ghaly (GB) Oisin Murphy · Saeed bin Suroor	9/1	3.75
14th	Point Lynas (IRE) Tom Marquand · Edward Bethell	22/1	.75
15th	Greatgadian (GER) Aidan Keeley · Roger Varian	66/1	.5
16th	Isla Kai (IRE) Rowan Scott · Nigel Tinkler	25/1	0.1
17th	Blue For You (IRE) Daniel Tudhope · David O'Meara	18/1	.5
18th	Light And Dark (GB) David Probert · Saeed bin Suroor	125/1	1.25
19th	Bear Force One (GB) Lewis Edmunds · Roger Teal	66/1	0.2
20th	Dawn Of Liberation (IRE) Pat Dobbs · Richard Hannon	66/1	.5
21th	Astro King (IRE) Richard Kingscote · Daniel & Claire Kubler	11/1	1.5
22th	Orbaan (GB) Jason Watson · David O'Meara	50/1	0.05
23th	Imperial Fighter (IRE) Callum Hutchinson · Andrew Balding	100/1	.75
24th	Dunum (IRE) Wayne Lordan · Miss Natalia Lupini	17/2	0.2
25th	Intellogent (IRE) James Doyle · Jane Chapple-Hyam	12/1	3
26th	Outbreak (GB) Andrea Atzeni · Charlie Johnston	40/1	0.2
27th	Reach For The Moon (GB) Frankie Dettori · John & Thady Gosden	9/1	2.75
28th	Wanees (GB) Jim Crowley · Charles Hills	22/1	1
29th	Koy Koy (GB) James McDonald · George Boughey	25/1	18
30th	Chasing Aphrodite (GB) Hayley Turner · Harry Eustace	22/1	1

Runners (31)

EW Terms: 4 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
10 (8)	Ghaly Chestnut J:Oisin Murphy T:Saeed Bin Suroor	J:Oisin Murphy T:Saeed Bin Suroor	130	—	2/211-	102	121	106	235d	—	—	+9	19.6	1.88/1	15/2 12%
Progressive; form of last win is strong; interesting despite 235-day absence
17 (11)	Dunum Bay J:Wayne Lordan T:Miss Natalia Lupini	J:Wayne Lordan T:Miss Natalia Lupini	125	—	112-12	97	117	91	26d	—	—	+4	14.8	1.88/1	15/2 12%
Has form figures of 1111212, all in competitive handicaps, for current trainer; respected
6 (29)	Awaal Bay J:William Buick T:Simon & Ed Crisford	J:William Buick T:Simon & Ed Crisford	133	—	121-29	105	118	83	62d	—	—	+8	15.9	2.50/1	11 9%
Form dipped in French race last time; progressive otherwise and could easily bounce back
13 (12)	Astro King Bay J:Richard Kingscote T:Daniel & Claire Kubler	J:Richard Kingscote T:Daniel & Claire Kubler	127	—	9460-4	99	123	102	34d	—	—	+7	14.2	2.75/1	12 8%
Eyecatcher at York on debut for this yard; ran well in last two runnings of this event
3 (32)	Reach For The Moon Bay J:Frankie Dettori T:John & Thady Gosden	J:Frankie Dettori T:John & Thady Gosden	136	—	/226-7	108	119	90	64d	—	—	+10	16.2	3.75/1	16 6%
Well treated on handicap debut, granted a revival; best form reads impressively
21 (30)	Perotto Chestnut J:David Egan T:Roger Varian	J:David Egan T:Roger Varian	124	t	3409-7	96	125	116	39d	—	—	+4	14.4	1.63/1	13/2 13%
Defied a 3lb higher mark in the 2021 Britannia; interesting on second run for new yard
11 (26)	Blue For You Chestnut J:Daniel Tudhope T:David Omeara	J:Daniel Tudhope T:David Omeara	129	v	2170-5	101	120	109	34d	—	—	+9	14.1	3.75/1	16 6%
Should be spot-on for this race with York reappearance under his belt; not dismissed
20 (3)	Chasing Aphrodite Bay J:Hayley Turner T:Harry Eustace	J:Hayley Turner T:Harry Eustace	124	—	1038-1	96	121	88	49d	—	—	+18	22.7	4.75/1	20 5%
Reappearance success over C&D took his turf record to 3-4; could well improve further
2 (25)	Tempus Bay J:Hollie Doyle T:Archie Watson	J:Hollie Doyle T:Archie Watson	137	—	9-4645	109	121	66	49d	—	—	+12	16	5.25/1	22 5%
Has a record of 131 in C&D handicaps, the third-place finish in this race last year
7 (31)	Intellogent Chestnut J:James Doyle T:Jane Chapple-Hyam	J:James Doyle T:Jane Chapple-Hyam	132	—	707-46	104	124	79	32d	—	—	+9	15.2	2.75/1	12 8%
0-9 for current yard but ran well (close second) off 1lb higher in this contest last year
9 (7)	Jimi Hendrix Chestnut J:Rossa Ryan T:Ralph Beckett	J:Rossa Ryan T:Ralph Beckett	131	b	05-018	103	117	68	46d	—	—	+10	14.3	6.00/1	25 4%
Ready winner of this year's Spring Cup; third in the Britannia here 12 months ago
25 (28)	Point Lynas Bay J:Tom Marquand T:Edward Bethell	J:Tom Marquand T:Edward Bethell	123	h	0-1622	95	121	104	17d	—	—	+8	12.3	5.25/1	22 5%
Good second the last twice; back in deeper waters but he's 3lb ahead of the assessor
12 (22)	Sonny Liston Bay J:Ryan Moore T:Ralph Beckett	J:Ryan Moore T:Ralph Beckett	128	b	0379-9	100	119	105	32d	—	—	+9	13.9	6.00/1	25 4%
Possibly needed his stable/seasonal debut run; may fare better; headgear applied
8 (20)	Bless Him Bay J:Jamie Spencer T:David Simcock	J:Jamie Spencer T:David Simcock	131	h	712-67	103	120	73	32d	—	—	+11	14.1	6.75/1	28 4%
Unlucky to make it third time lucky in this race, now aged nine
31 (2)	Dual Identity Bay J:Neil Callan T:William Knight	J:Neil Callan T:William Knight	120	—	33-745	92	123	91	19d	—	—	+8	11.5	6.75/1	28 4%
This drop back to 1m is worth exploring; each-way hopes on best form
29 (14)	Koy Koy Bay J:James McDonald T:George Boughey	J:James McDonald T:George Boughey	122	—	17375-	94	118	101	240d	—	—	+12	15.5	6.00/1	25 4%
Gelded since last run and now makes seasonal debut; heed the market signals
18 (24)	Atrium Bay J:Kieran Shoemark T:Charlie Fellowes	J:Kieran Shoemark T:Charlie Fellowes	125	p	11-058	97	119	72	32d	—	—	+9	12.7	6.00/1	25 4%
Chance partly depends on whether first-time headgear gives him a boost
27 (5)	Wanees Bay J:Jim Crowley T:Charles Hills	J:Jim Crowley T:Charles Hills	123	b	601-00	95	121	60	32d	—	—	+8	12.6	4.75/1	20 5%
Revival is possible in new headgear; trainer won this race in 2019 and 2022; not ruled out
24 (27)	Ouzo Bay J:Saffie Osborne T:Jamie Osborne	J:Saffie Osborne T:Jamie Osborne	123	—	6-3236	95	119	109	117d	—	—	+9	12	9.75/1	40 3%
Consistent in defeat for current stable; losing spell goes back to 2020
16 (10)	Outbreak Bay J:Andrea Atzeni T:Charlie Johnston	J:Andrea Atzeni T:Charlie Johnston	125	—	143915	97	119	73	32d	—	—	+18	20.2	9.75/1	40 3%
Largely useful form in handicaps this year; however, faces tough task in this field
19 (19)	Orbaan Bay J:Jason Watson T:David Omeara	J:Jason Watson T:David Omeara	125	t	25-704	97	122	76	19d	—	—	+10	12.5	9.75/1	40 3%
Has the ability to go well but it's difficult to see him landing this pot aged eight
28 (4)	Isla Kai Bay J:Rowan Scott T:Nigel Tinkler	J:Rowan Scott T:Nigel Tinkler	122	—	03-010	94	121	84	34d	—	—	+9	11.7	9.75/1	40 3%
Creditable sixth in this contest 12 months ago; has developed inconsistency since
15 (1)	Dawn Of Liberation Bay J:Pat Dobbs T:Richard Hannon	J:Pat Dobbs T:Richard Hannon	126	—	147-04	98	116	79	25d	—	—	+11	12.5	12.25/1	50 2%
Shaped encouragingly at Chester last time; this step back up to 1m looks a plus
23 (23)	Bear Force One Bay J:Lewis Edmunds T:Roger Teal	J:Lewis Edmunds T:Roger Teal	124	p	-73101	96	119	82	32d	—	—	+26	27.9	12.25/1	50 2%
Had a possible tactical advantage at Newbury last time; unlikely to follow up
26 (21)	Aerion Power Bay J:Harry Davies(3) T:Sir Michael Stoute	J:Harry Davies(3) T:Sir Michael Stoute	123	—	/49-43	95	122	84	27d	—	—	+10	11.8	12.25/1	50 2%
Record since returning from lengthy absence isn't compelling; others preferred
22 (13)	Greatgadian Bay J:Aidan Keeley(5) T:Roger Varian	J:Aidan Keeley(5) T:Roger Varian	124	b	-43673	96	117	89	17d	—	—	+14	16	12.25/1	50 2%
Finished 11th in this contest in 2022; on a handier mark this time; new headgear
5 (16)	Positive Bay J:Adam Kirby T:Clive Cox	J:Adam Kirby T:Clive Cox	134	—	561-15	106	118	74	75d	—	—	+13	14.4	16.25/1	66 2%
Disappointing on latest AW run; hasn't scored on turf since 2019; opposed
4 (15)	Imperial Fighter Bay J:Callum Hutchinson(3) T:Andrew Balding	J:Callum Hutchinson(3) T:Andrew Balding	135	—	30-655	107	107	61	18d	—	—	+13	14.6	24.75/1	100 1%
Third in last year's Irish 2,000 Guineas; does not appeal on 2023 form; handicap debut
14 (18)	Revich Bay J:Jason Hart T:Richard Spencer	J:Jason Hart T:Richard Spencer	126	v	8-9319	98	120	106	19d	—	—	+11	12.4	24.75/1	100 1%
Looks handicapped to the hilt; down the field in this race in 2021
30 (9)	Light And Dark Bay J:David Probert T:Saeed Bin Suroor	J:David Probert T:Saeed Bin Suroor	121	—	73-509	93	118	101	10d	—	—	+10	11.1	37.25/1	150 1%
Far from consistent since last win; yard has a much stronger chance with Ghaly
NR (17)	Migration Bay J:NON-RUNNER T:David Menuisier	J:NON-RUNNER T:David Menuisier	141	—	284-15	113	118	-	45d	—	—	+14	16.5	9.75/1	40 3%
Has bagged a few notable handicaps but current mark presents a demanding task

Horse	bet365	William Hill	Unibet	Boyle Sports	Ladbrokes
Ghaly	15/2	15/2	13/2	15/2	15/2
Dunum	15/2	13/2	7	7	15/2
Awaal	10	11	11	10	10
Astro King	11	12	11	11	11
Reach For The Moon	16	14	14	14	14
Perotto	7	13/2	7	7	7
Blue For You	16	16	16	16	16
Chasing Aphrodite	18	20	16	18	18
Tempus	20	22	20	20	22
Intellogent	12	12	11	12	12
Jimi Hendrix	25	25	20	22	20
Point Lynas	22	22	20	22	22
Sonny Liston	25	20	25	25	25
Bless Him	25	25	28	25	25
Dual Identity	28	25	25	25	22
Koy Koy	25	25	20	25	25
Atrium	25	25	22	25	22
Wanees	18	14	14	18	20
Ouzo	40	40	40	40	33
Outbreak	40	40	33	40	40
Orbaan	40	40	33	40	40
Isla Kai	33	40	28	33	40
Dawn Of Liberation	50	50	50	50	50
Bear Force One	50	50	50	50	50
Aerion Power	50	40	40	40	40
Greatgadian	50	33	33	40	40
Positive	66	66	50	66	66
Imperial Fighter	100	80	80	80	80
Revich	100	66	50	66	66
Light And Dark	150	100	50	100	100
Migration	25	40	33	33	33

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st

Bear Force One

27.9

OR: 11.5 Form: 15.9 Odds: 0.5

2nd

Chasing Aphrodite

22.7

OR: 11.5 Form: 10 Odds: 1.2

3rd

Outbreak

20.2

OR: 11.8 Form: 7.9 Odds: 0.6

Ghaly

19.6

OR: 13 Form: 3.5 Odds: 3.1

15/2

Migration

16.5

OR: 15.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.8

Reach For The Moon

16.2

OR: 14.5 Form: 0 Odds: 1.7

Tempus

OR: 14.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1.2

Greatgadian

OR: 11.5 Form: 3.9 Odds: 0.6

Awaal

15.9

OR: 13.8 Form: 0 Odds: 2.1

Koy Koy

15.5

OR: 11 Form: 3.5 Odds: 1

Intellogent

15.2

OR: 13.5 Form: 0 Odds: 1.7

Dunum

14.8

OR: 11.8 Form: 0 Odds: 3.1

15/2

Imperial Fighter

14.6

OR: 14.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.4

100

Perotto

14.4

OR: 11.5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.9

13/2

Positive

14.4

OR: 14 Form: 0 Odds: 0.4

Jimi Hendrix

14.3

OR: 13.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1.1

Astro King

14.2

OR: 12.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1.9

Blue For You

14.1

OR: 12.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1.4

Bless Him

14.1

OR: 13.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.9

Sonny Liston

13.9

OR: 12.5 Form: 0 Odds: 1.4

Atrium

12.7

OR: 11.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1

Wanees

12.6

OR: 11.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1.4

Orbaan

12.5

OR: 11.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.7

Dawn Of Liberation

12.5

OR: 12 Form: 0 Odds: 0.5

Revich

12.4

OR: 12 Form: 0 Odds: 0.4

100

Point Lynas

12.3

OR: 11.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1.1

Ouzo

OR: 11.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.7

Aerion Power

11.8

OR: 11.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.6

Isla Kai

11.7

OR: 11 Form: 0 Odds: 0.7

Dual Identity

11.5

OR: 10.5 Form: 0 Odds: 1

Light And Dark

11.1

OR: 10.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.4

150

Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Migration	113	118	—
Tempus	109	121	66
Reach For The Moon	108	119	90
Imperial Fighter	107	107	61
Positive	106	118	74
Awaal	105	118	83
Intellogent	104	124	79
Jimi Hendrix	103	117	68
Bless Him	103	120	73
Ghaly	102	121	106
Blue For You	101	120	109
Sonny Liston	100	119	105
Astro King	99	123	102
Dawn Of Liberation	98	116	79
Revich	98	120	106
Dunum	97	117	91
Atrium	97	119	72
Outbreak	97	119	73
Orbaan	97	122	76
Perotto	96	125	116
Chasing Aphrodite	96	121	88
Bear Force One	96	119	82
Greatgadian	96	117	89
Point Lynas	95	121	104
Wanees	95	121	60
Ouzo	95	119	109
Aerion Power	95	122	84
Koy Koy	94	118	101
Isla Kai	94	121	84
Light And Dark	93	118	101
Dual Identity	92	123	91

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Light And Dark	10d ago	Quick return
Point Lynas	17d ago	Fit
Greatgadian	17d ago	Fit
Imperial Fighter	18d ago	Fit
Dual Identity	19d ago	Fit
Orbaan	19d ago	Fit
Revich	19d ago	Fit
Dawn Of Liberation	25d ago	Fit
Dunum	26d ago	Fit
Aerion Power	27d ago	Fit
Intellogent	32d ago	Fit
Sonny Liston	32d ago	Fit
Bless Him	32d ago	Fit
Atrium	32d ago	Fit
Wanees	32d ago	Fit
Outbreak	32d ago	Fit
Bear Force One	32d ago	Fit
Astro King	34d ago	Fit
Blue For You	34d ago	Fit
Isla Kai	34d ago	Fit
Perotto	39d ago	Fit
Migration	45d ago	Fit
Jimi Hendrix	46d ago	Fresh
Chasing Aphrodite	49d ago	Fresh
Tempus	49d ago	Fresh
Awaal	62d ago	Fresh
Reach For The Moon	64d ago	Fresh
Positive	75d ago	Fresh
Ouzo	117d ago	Long break
Ghaly	235d ago	Long break
Koy Koy	240d ago	Long break